Social Catering Sales Lead – Weddings & Events

Avion Hospitality; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus incentive

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee room rates

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Marriott North is seeking a Sales Manager for Social Catering to lead sales efforts in weddings, galas, and social events. You will solicit, negotiate, and close catering business while coordinating with operations to ensure flawless execution.

Requirements include 2+ years in hospitality sales or catering, a hospitality-related degree, and strong communication skills. Evening site tours and events may be required as part of a high-touch client service approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospitality sales or catering management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings for site tours.
• Familiarity with Marriott standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicit and close social catering business including weddings and galas.
• Lead client planning, create customized packages for food, beverage, and space.
• Coordinate with culinary and operations to ensure flawless event execution.
• Maintain accurate revenue records and contribute to sales goals.
• Build relationships with planners, vendors, and community organizations.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

CI/TY

Lightspeed

PMS software

Job description

The Pittsburgh Marriott North is seeking a Sales Manager for Social Catering to lead sales efforts in weddings, galas, and social events. You will solicit, negotiate, and close catering business while coordinating with operations to ensure flawless execution.

Requirements include 2+ years in hospitality sales or catering, a hospitality-related degree, and strong communication skills. Evening site tours and events may be required as part of a high-touch client service approach.